Find out what folic acid is, why women should take it, how they can obtain it, and how much they should take before and during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Review Date: January 29, 2013
Office on Women's Health
Learn about dietary sources of folate, a water-soluble B vitamin that occurs naturally in food and helps produce and maintain cells. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate that is found in supplements and added to fortified foods.
Review Date: January 29, 2013
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements - ODS
Information about the importance of regular prenatal care is provided in English and Spanish, including what to expect during prenatal visits, prenatal tests and exams, tips to help prevent and relieve common pregnancy discomforts, complications, and what to consider after birth.
Review Date: May 24, 2011
National Alliance for Hispanic Health
This fact sheet defines spina bifida, an incomplete closure of the spinal column. Three types of spina bifida, symptoms, characteristics, and successful integration of a child with spina bifida into school is discussed.
Review Date: December 24, 2012
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Folate helps produce and maintain new cells which is especially important during infancy and pregnancy. Check out the list of foods with this important nutrient.
Review Date: January 31, 2012
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements - ODS
